Artists from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe trek to Santa Fe to sell their weavings, woodcarvings, pottery, paintings, beadwork, jewelry and so much more at the country’s largest international folk art market. Whatever language you speak, this extraordinary event, held in mid-July, will move you to marvel at the range of ingenious creativity at work in the world. There’s no better city to host the market than Santa Fe,

New Mexico is the country's oldest wine-producing region, so what better place to savor a glass of Chardonnay, Syrah, Viognier or other varietals than this annual festival in early July devoted to the glories of the grape? You can buy bottles to take home directly from more than a dozen New Mexico vintners. There's also live music, food and handmade arts and crafts for sale.

Fans of Native American art and culture flock to this annual event, held in mid-July at Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo). Hundreds of artists from pueblos and tribes around the country gather to celebrate their heritage, selling an amazing array of arts and crafts and performing ceremonial dances. Started in 1972, this popular festival has drawn crowds who appreciate the fact that it's organized by Native Americans and held on Pueblo land.

The annual Contemporary Hispanic Market, the largest Hispanic art event in the country, features innovative work by more than 100 artists drawing from their Hispanic heritage and New Mexico traditions. The summer market is held on Lincoln Avenue near the Plaza at the same time the Traditional Spanish Market takes place in July. For more information, go to http://contemporaryhispanicmarket.com.